Ms. Mary Louise Hardwell's Obituary
Mary Louise Hardwell was born July 19, 1951 in Jonesville, LA to the late Janie Jenkins and Kelly Hardwell, Sr. Mary grew up and attended school in Jena, LA. After a careful study of the bible, Mary was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witness in 1975. In January 1981 Mary moved to Houston, Texas. She was associated with the South Park, Glen Brook Valley congregation respectively. Mary worked for the City of Houston for 20 years in various departments. She gained the respect and admiration of scores of co-workers. She never missed an opportunity to share with them her knowledge and love for God's word of the bible. Mary or as she was affectionatly known as Mimi will be missed by all whose lives she has touched. She loved being a servant of her Great God Jehovah. She was truly faithful to the end. Her last days were spent attending the Pioneer Meeting. She so loved being in the full-time service helping people to learn and serve the God she so loved. She never wavered no matter the obstacles and health issues which plagued her in her last years. She was so proud of her beloved Melonie and Andre. She always taught them by work and example. She loved the Brotherhood. She always said "We have to love each other". Mary never took herself too seriously. What a laugh and smile she had. No matter what she was going through she could make you feel better, and she never met a dance floor that she didn't like and a rug she couldn't cut! She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved daughter, Melonie (Norman) Clewis of Houston, TX, her Son, and Andre (Jean) Hardwell of Chicago, Illinois. Four grandchildren; Terrell Hardwell, Marcel Hardwell Jr., Micah Hardwell and Matthew Hardwell. One sister, Fannie Mae Dixon of St. Louis, Missouri; Sister/niece, Katherine (Victor) Brown of Houston, TX. Five brothers: Sim Hardwell, Billy (Barbara) Hardwell, Robert Charles Hardwell all of Jena, LA. Jonie (Jane) Hardwell of Pineville, LA, and Leroy (Lisa) Hardwell of Winnfield, LA. One brother-in-law, Jim Howard of Jena, LA and One sister-in-law, Margarette Hardwell of Jena, LA; one Aunt Vanilla Redmon, of Jonesville, LA.
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